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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 NSKMOT history

LL12 NSK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 151,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LL12 NSK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,217 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 NSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 NSK was last recorded at 151,217 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 4,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,596 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,621 miles
Average per year
7,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,217 miles
  • 2025 – 146,596 miles
  • 2024 – 141,462 miles
  • 2023 – 130,759 miles
  • 2022 – 130,562 miles
  • 2020 – 120,914 miles
  • 2019 – 111,314 miles
  • 2018 – 104,559 miles
  • 2017 – 99,396 miles
  • 2016 – 89,527 miles
  • 2015 – 71,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,217 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,217 miles (+4,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,217 miles
    Test number
    691101503110
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass146,596 miles (+5,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,596 miles
    Test number
    716002818865
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass141,462 miles (+10,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,462 miles
    Test number
    803966766951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass130,759 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,759 miles
    Test number
    649173536422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  5. Pass130,562 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,562 miles
    Test number
    478315759210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  6. Fail130,560 miles (+9,646)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    439912466246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  7. Pass120,914 miles (+9,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,914 miles
    Test number
    629682711769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass111,314 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    542359257033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,559 miles (+5,163)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,559 miles
    Test number
    764306118712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass99,396 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,396 miles
    Test number
    118538692487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,527 miles (+17,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,527 miles
    Test number
    801673587469
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass71,958 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    527369135159
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail71,958 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    217449635478
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL12 NSK

Does LL12 NSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 NSK is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 NSK?
The MOT on LL12 NSK is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 NSK done?
LL12 NSK was recorded at 151,217 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
Has LL12 NSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 NSK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL12 NSK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL12 NSK find?
LL12 NSK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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